Unraveling Irony: Exploring the Power of Contradiction

Unravelling Irony: Exploring the Power of Contradiction
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EnglishLower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

This lesson contains 14 slide, with interactive quiz and text slide.

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Unravelling Irony: Exploring the Power of Contradiction

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Learning Objective
  • Differentiate between the types of irony in literature.
  • Analyze the use of irony in the poem "The Inventor".

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What do you already know about irony?

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What is Irony?
Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words used. It often involves a contrast between what is said and what is meant.

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Types of Irony
There are three main types of irony: verbal irony, situational irony, and dramatic irony. Each type involves a different form of contradiction.

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Verbal Irony
Verbal irony occurs when a character says something that is the opposite of what they really mean. It often involves sarcasm and can be used for humor or to convey a deeper meaning.

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Situational Irony
Situational irony occurs when the outcome of a situation is different from what was expected. It often surprises the audience and can create a dramatic or humorous effect.

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Dramatic Irony
Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not. This creates tension and anticipation as the audience waits for the characters to discover the truth.

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Spotting Irony
Irony can be found in literature, movies, TV shows, and everyday conversations. Look for contradictions between what is said and what is actually happening to identify irony.

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Quiz Time!
Test your understanding of irony with this quiz. Identify the type of irony present in each scenario.

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Examples of Irony
Explore these examples of irony in famous literary works and popular culture to deepen your understanding of how irony is used to convey meaning and create impact.

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Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Slide 12 - Open question

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Slide 13 - Open question

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

Slide 14 - Open question

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.